Elements and Performance Criteria
- Outline key features of different types of commercial ships
- Annotated sketch of profile and midship section of a range of ship types is constructed
- Terms used to quote size of a ship are used appropriately
- Plate materials and joining methods used in ship construction are detailed
- Basic principles of watertight integrity are identified and applied
- Shipping terms are applied to describe characteristics of commercial vessels
- Explain dangers associated with entry into engine room spaces
- Explain need for standards and other monitoring requirements for ships
- International standards relating to construction, equipment and conditions of commercial vessels are outlined
- National legislation and IMO conventions concerning safety of life at sea, security and protection of marine environment are outlined
- Requirements of ISM Code and safety management system are outlined
- Qualifications and experience requirements for key personnel on a ship are outlined
- Personal and ship certificates, and other documents required to be carried on board ship by international conventions, how they are obtained, how they may be verified and period of their legal validity are identified
- Roles and functions of key national and international shipping authorities and organisations are outlined
- Purpose of surveys and dry-docking of ships are explained
- Explain responsibilities of personnel on board ship
- Roles and responsibilities of personnel on board ship are clarified
- Organisational structure, lines of responsibility and communication on board ship are outlined
- International maritime conventions, recommendations and national legislation concerning shipboard personnel and training are clarified
- Daily work and shipboard routines relating to engineering watchkeeping are outlined
- Personal and social responsibilities of personnel on board ship are confirmed
- Explain engineering watchkeeping procedures
- Established marine engineering practice and regulatory requirements for conduct, handover and relief of an engineering watch are outlined
- Operational procedures and requirements for main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
- Operational procedures and requirements for monitoring the performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
- Procedures for identifying, rectifying and reporting problems associated with performance of main propulsion, auxiliary systems and associated controls are outlined
- Basic operation, monitoring and maintenance of shafting installations and propeller systems is detailed
- Engine room resource management principles and procedures required for a safe engineering watch are outlined
- Safety precautions to be observed during a watch and immediate action to be taken in the event of fire or accident are clarified
- Requirements for recording activities and incidents that occur during keeping an engineering watch are detailed
- Fatigue management strategies for engine room management team are identified
- Personal task and workload management techniques appropriate for an engineering watchkeeper are outlined
- Outline procedures and responses to malfunctions and emergency situations
- Potential malfunctions and emergencies relating to main propulsion and auxiliary systems are identified
- Correct response and required action relating to potential malfunctions and emergencies in main propulsion and auxiliary systems are detailed
- Regulatory requirements and reporting requirements for incidents and emergency situations outside watchkeeper limits of responsibility are confirmed